Tall Colima Squash Effigy...

Description

Tall Colima Squash Effigy

C. 200 BC-200 AD
Burnished and Slipped Pottery
10½" Tall x 13" Wide

The jar sits upon a set of three parrot effigy legs, each with a
wide circular eye, plump breasted, large 'X' incising for the
wings, small nodes as feet, and a tapering tail; the beaks imply
the birds are busy pecking into the vegetable. Body of the vessel
is occupied with a series of smooth ribbing meeting at a central
flattened area and terminating in a flaring tall spout. Gadroon
vessels such as this were used to contain food offerings for the
afterlife. This example is overall slipped in a pale red, expertly
repaired on one side ,with restoration at the lip, and appears
excellent and intact. This lot requires third party
shipping.

Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000.

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